Archive: February, 2013
Kale and Eggs
There are lots of “busy night” dinners that I pull together often but have not shared in this space. Why, you may ask? Well, because they are the… Read More »
Roasted Garbanzos…and other roasted beans
Last year, when I first posted my recipe for roasting garbanzo beans, a couple of my friends mentioned that a few of the beans popped in their oven!… Read More »
Slow Cooker Steel Cut Oatmeal
I’ve mentioned a time or two in this space that I enjoy my morning oatmeal! When I haven’t kept up with the demand for baked oatmeal or when… Read More »
STAT Chicken Noodle Soup
NOTE: Following is an excerpt from my latest column in the Lancaster Sunday News. For the link to the referenced “Ask the Pediatrician” column, which may be of particular interest if you… Read More »
Parmesan Crusted Salmon
Dinner tonight…and I updated the recipe with a few helpful details… A version of this recipe was the first seafood dish I ever served to company when I… Read More »
Honey Sweetened Corn Muffins (gluten-free option)
My husband adores cornbread, so I have made it scores of different ways over the years. Since his birthday is today, and because we like to start birthdays… Read More »
Honey Lollipops — a Natural Sore Throat Remedy
In the past few months, I have read several times about the antibacterial, antiviral, and anti-fungal properties of honey and cinnamon. I am certainly not a doctor, but… Read More »
Orange-Infused Chocolate Chunk Brownies
Who remembers the Pepsi Challenge? Years ago, I remember going to a mall while with my family in the Poconos and seeing the stand. I thought it was… Read More »
Raspberry Peach Coconut Smoothie
We sometimes enjoy smoothies for breakfast, although I more frequently make lunch out of them. For a meal on-the-go, the make-ahead recipes (see drinks and smoothies category) are… Read More »
Braised Chicken with Rice and Spinach
AND THE WINNER OF THE COOKBOOK IS….. SUSAN WOODRUFF!!! Susan, if you could please email your address to me, I will forward it to Elizabeth Songster and she… Read More »

The Fountain Avenue Kitchen was my grandmother’s kitchen, the kitchen where I first pulled up a stool and watched the magic of turning basic, fresh ingredients into culinary wonders. Through today’s Fountain Avenue Kitchen, I hope to inspire people to try a new recipe, learn a new technique and eat more vegetables and wholesome grains ... but still enjoy a little dessert now and then. Pull up your chair and join me in the Fountain Avenue Kitchen!
